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26/05/2026

Public sector services can’t ‘fire’ their customers like start-ups can - they need to cater to everyone. This makes innovating harder and uniquely risky.

In this episode of the Policy Fix podcast, we’re exploring the potential of AI to transform the UK’s public services and how the UK government can untangle complexities to actually move AI policy into real-world impact.

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21/05/2026

How do we lead the UK's public sector through a technical revolution?

The latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast is out now - Nesta's Mallory Durran, former lead at the UK government's Incubator for AI, and PAIR's James Kuht, founding member of the government's data science team, join host Joe Owen to dissect what's preventing efficient and impactful AI adoption within the public sector and how the UK can become a world leader.

Our guests explore the fundamental shift in leadership that is now required for effective AI adoption, with deep technical expertise amongst leaders now a non-negotiable.

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17/05/2026

While drilling for more fossil fuels may offer short-term economic relief during an energy crisis, what signal does it send if climate goals are the first thing to be rolled back under pressure?

In the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast, our guests explore why this crisis should be a turning point - moving us away from short-term fixes and towards long-term solutions that break our dependence on oil and gas.

Listen to Nesta's Madeleine Gabriel, Ravi Gurumurthy and Joseph Owen explore how to make this the last ever UK energy crisis.

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13/05/2026

What should the government do when the next energy shock hits? 💡

The key is electrification, says Nesta's Madeleine Gabriel in the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast.

In the latest episode of the Policy Fix, Madeleine Gabriel, director of Nesta's sustainability mission, joins host Joe Owen to untangle the latest energy crisis and how we can make sure this one is the last.

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09/05/2026

How do we make clean energy the obvious choice for every household?

Right now, the ratio between what we pay for electricity and gas is too volatile. Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy argues that the government needs to step in and set a goal to keep that ratio at 2.9 or below.

Hear Ravi, Nesta's Madeleine Gabriel and host Joe Owen in episode 4 of the Policy Fix, where they look at the practical fixes to stabilise energy bills for good.

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04/05/2026

Is the UK really insulated from global energy shocks?

Our exposure is more complex than it looks, says Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy, who breaks down the mixed picture of UK energy security in the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast.

Listen to our guests argue why it's time for the government to move beyond expensive, short-term bailouts to instead make clean energy a no-brainer.

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02/05/2026

Is your home ready for next winter?❄️

During the 2022 energy crisis, as a result of high prices, we saw a dramatic and tangible reduction in gas use across the UK. It proved that behaviour change is possible and powerful.

Nesta’s Madeleine Gabriel joins host Joseph Owen and Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy
to look at how small fixes can create real impact.

In the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast, we untangle the latest energy shock, compare the current crisis to the gas-driven spike of 2022 and debate the government’s next move.

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29/04/2026

Another energy crisis is looming - and the government faces a familiar dilemma: boost benefits or cut energy prices?

But the real question is: how can the government break the UK’s cycle of energy crises for good and accelerate the shift to clean, secure power?

In the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast, Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy joins Joe Owen and Madeleine Gabriel to unpack what’s driving the current shock and what the government should do next.

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26/04/2026

Why the price of electricity is the key lever for fixing the UK's energy crisis ⤵️

The biggest barrier to greening our homes isn’t just technology - it’s the price ratio between gas and electricity.

In the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast, Nesta's Madeleine Gabriel explains that while we’re already seeing this gap narrow, the government has a major opportunity to go further. With demand for heat pumps, solar panels, and EVs rising, people are looking for a way to escape the cycle of energy price shocks.

We’re breaking down the policy levers that can actually move the needle on electrification - with Joe Owen, Madeleine Gabriel and Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy.

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25/04/2026

How is this energy shock different from the last?

The 2022 Ukraine crisis was primarily a gas problem. This time, we’re seeing a ripple effect that hits everything from petrol and jet fuel to summer travel costs.

In the latest episode of the Policy Fix podcast, Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy and mission director Madeleine Gabriel join Joseph Owen to break down why this crisis feels different. While electricity and gas may stay relatively stable during the summer months, a significant "hangover" is expected to hit by winter.

We explore why the UK remains uniquely exposed to these global shocks and how we can move beyond short-term bailouts to long-term structural fixes.

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23/04/2026

Should the government be more hands-on with energy saving? 💡

During the 2022 energy crisis, the government seemed opposed to telling people what to do. Nesta’s Madeleine Gabriel argues that households were actually crying out for practical, evidence-based guidance.

Without clear leadership, the media filled the void with listicles of varying quality. Madeleine suggests a coordinated national effort: bringing broadcasters together, mobilising a million-strong volunteer force to help with home draft-proofing, and leveraging the same community spirit we saw during Covid.

In episode 4 of the Policy Fix, host Joe Owen is joined by Madeleine and Nesta's Ravi Gurumurthy to dissect how the government can provide practical fixes that could help millions lower their bills.

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